first annual
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Meaning · English
an event that is intended to be the first of many, but may not recur
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
sự kiện dự kiến sẽ là đầu tiên trong nhiều sự kiện
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Literally: initial yearly occurrence
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
The company held its first annual holiday party, but it hasn't happened since.
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Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-30; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “first annual” mean?
an event that is intended to be the first of many, but may not recur Literally: initial yearly occurrence
Is “first annual” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.